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Norton V4SV 1200 - [2023]
This edition of the Norton V4SV 1200 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT and the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R.This particular Norton V4SV has a 1200cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Honda CBR 650 R - [2024]
The 2023 V4SV shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R and the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the V4SV's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 | 2020cc.2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Norton V4SV 1200 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2023 Norton V4SV shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja - [2024]
In terms of power the 1200cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm similar to the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja [204 bhp (152 kW) @ 14000 rpm] or the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition [204 bhp (152 kW) @ 14000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 92.0 lb-ft (124.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Norton V4SV you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade ABS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2023 Norton V4SV 1200.
The 2023 Norton V4SV 1200 has a Power to weight ratio of 868.5 bhp per ton and 432.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 V4SV competing with the 2014 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade ABS [892.2 bhp\ton] and the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Limited Edition [890.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Norton V4SV generating around 432.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [451.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2023 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer [451.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 4.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.4 secs, this makes the Norton V4SV 1200 similar in acceleration to the 2022 Norton V4SV 1200 (4.3 secs) and the 2009 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Repsol Replica AB (4.3 secs). This Norton V4SV 1200 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2023 Norton V4SV 1200 and the 1995 Yamaha SRV 250 S
When talking about the performance of the 2023 Norton V4SV 1200 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1995 Yamaha SRV 250 S (0 secs) and the 2007 Yamaha WR 450 F (0 secs).
The 2023 version of the Norton V4SV 1200 has a maximum speed of 200mph.
Top Speed of the 2023 V4SV equals the
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